Road rage has long been a serious problem in Alabama. A report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that Alabama ranked third in the nation for road rage-related fatalities in one recent year, with a staggering 64 deaths. The study’s results prompted the state to reduce road rage accidents and make Alabama […]
If you were injured in a car accident someone else caused in Alabama, the responsible party might be evident to you, but proving their negligence could be another story altogether. Determining fault in a car accident is not always a straightforward process. Parties such as insurance adjusters, police officers, and accident investigators will decide who […]
Did you know that Alabama law requires you to report to law enforcement any car accident that is more serious than a fender bender? A police report documenting the accident will be important if you need to file an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit after a car crash. If the driver who caused the […]
Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of bone fractures. Certain types of broken bones are more likely to result from car accidents. Continue reading to learn more about the causes of broken bones in an accident, the most common bones broken in car wrecks, and how broken bones are diagnosed and treated. What Causes […]
In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Congress passed the REAL ID Act of 2005. Title II of the act was intended to improve security when issuing driver’s licenses and personal identification cards. Under the act, all states and territories in the U.S. must comply with the new law. Initially, the deadline […]
There has been a 13 percent increase in the pedestrian death rate for pedestrians ages 12 to 19 since 2013, according to a report from the global nonprofit organization Safe Kids Worldwide. Five teenage pedestrians die every week on average in the United States. While teenagers in the 15-19 cohort only account for 26 percent of all children […]
The spring months are one of the best times for exploring the beauty of Alabama by way of its most scenic motorcycle routes. Avid bikers can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Gulf Coast and the scenic inland routes that cross our state. Three of the Top Motorcycle Trips Alabama Has to Offer You Natchez Trace Parkway – […]
You’ve just been in a motor vehicle accident, slip-and-fall, construction accident, or other incident caused by someone else that resulted in your severe injuries. You know you need help paying your medical bills and covering other expenses. You’re thinking about hiring a lawyer for your personal injury claim. But you’re worried about how much a […]
Driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding are the two leading causes of traffic fatalities in Alabama. Yet DUI-related wrecks are far more likely to kill people, according to state Department of Transportation statistics. Drunk Driving Deaths According to the ALDOT Information compiled by the Alabama DOT shows 257 people died in DUI-related crashes […]
